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Understanding the correlation between divorce and health
When couples in Florida are in a hostile relationship, their health may suffer as a result of the contention, frustration and unhappiness they experience so frequently. If they choose to divorce, they may notice new effects on their health that may not always be...
How do you stop a restraining order?
If somebody close to you requests an injunction — the legal term for a restraining order in Florida — you would probably have two main concerns. These would be defending yourself against the criminal charges and opposing the civil injunction action. Although these...
How serious are penalties for drug possession?
Given the harmful nature of illegal substances like heroin and crystal meth, it might seem that law enforcement is ready to throw the book at anyone who has possession of illegal drugs. However, drug possession is like many crimes in that the law will impose different...
Should you agree to a plea bargain?
If you face criminal charges, the prosecutor will, in all likelihood, offer you and your attorney a plea bargain at some point. Should you accept it? That depends on the bargain itself, what it requires you to do and the consequences thereof. Per FindLaw, three...
The Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Coronavirus has impacted the economy of the entire nation in a manner that was not imaginable three months ago. Congress has responded by passing the largest stimulus bill in American history. The CARES Act was passed and signed by the President on March 27,...
What are the penalties for BUI in Florida?
Florida law prohibits you from driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the law also applies to operating a boat. Just like a motor vehicle, a watercraft is a large machine that is capable of injuring others and damaging property when operated...
Can your ex-spouse cohabitate and still receive alimony?
Alimony can often be a contentious topic during divorce proceedings in Shalimar. Yet if the court hearing your case deems it necessary for you to support your ex-spouse (at least as they transition into post-divorce life), you may ultimately have no issue paying it. ...
Do you know about constructive possession?
If you have never heard the term “constructive possession” before, it is a legal doctrine that allows a prosecutor to convict you of drug possession even if you did not actually possess the drugs at the time of your arrest. FindLaw explains that when a prosecutor uses...
Florida ready to crackdown on underage drinkers during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and many college students will be headed down to Florida. A chance to unwind on area beaches is something that many have been looking forward to almost as soon as the school year started. Once the vacation has been booked, all...
Proposed laws to reduce sentences challenged by law enforcement
Currently, Florida inmates incarcerated for nonviolent crimes can only get their sentences reduced for good behavior by 15%. Two new bills in the state legislature, one in the Senate and one in the House, would change the law so that these inmates could see sentence...
